Lytchett Matravers, Dorset Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Lytchett Matravers, Dorset.
Dorset · England · settlement
About Lytchett Matravers
Lytchett Matravers is a sizable village and civil parish located in Dorset, England. According to the 2011 census, it comprises 1,439 households and has a population of 3,424 residents, making it a key area for planning applications and community development initiatives.
Population: 3,570 (2021)
District: Dorset
Website: http://lytchettmatraverspc.org/
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £409,870 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Dorset
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Dorset and North Poole
- LSOA: Dorset 028B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Lytchett Matravers.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Lytchett Matravers.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Lytchett Matravers based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Lytchett Matravers.
- - Hopmans Farmhouse 77 High Street Lytchett Matravers BH16 6BJ
Mount 8x Solar PV panels on the SE facing garage roof slope, arranged around the existing dormer windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Heritage | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - Hopmans Farmhouse 77 High Street Lytchett Matravers BH16 6BJ
Mount 8x Solar PV panels on the SE facing garage roof slope, arranged around the existing dormer windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 26 Old Pound Close Lytchett Matravers BH16 6BW
Single storey rear extension constructed from matching materials, within permitted development limits
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - 6 Abbotts Meadow Lytchett Matravers BH16 6BF
T3 Ash - Fell. T4 Ash - Fell. T5 Ash - Fell. T1 Ash - Fell. T2 Ash - Fell.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-11
View full details - - Moonfleet Flowers Drove Lytchett Matravers BH16 6BX
Erect single-storey side extension, roof extension and car port
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - Hopmans Farmhouse 77 High Street Lytchett Matravers BH16 6BJ
Mount 8x Solar PV panels on the SE facing roof slope.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 3 Foxhills Crescent Lytchett Matravers BH16 6BE
Erect an outbuilding to form an annexe
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-19
View full details - - 165 Wareham Road Lytchett Matravers BH16 6EA
T1 Oak: Crown raise branches to 5.2m above neighbour’s driveway at 167 Wareham Road. Prune back growth by 2.5-3m maximum on West side. T2 Oak: Reduction of branches/growth by 1.5-2m all-round back to
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-09-04
View full details - - 22 Old Chapel Drive Lytchett Matravers BH16 6HA
Dead tree: Remove.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-02-16
View full details - - Bexington Lime Kiln Road Lytchett Matravers BH16 6EL
Outline application for demolition of existing building and re-development of site with two detached houses (Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale are reserved matters)
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Dorset | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 10 Vineyard Close Lytchett Matravers BH16 6DD
Erect rear extensions and internal alterations to include a roof extension and single storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-09-05
View full details - - Holly Blue Eldons Drove Lytchett Matravers BH16 6HH
T1 Oak - Reduce selected branches shown by red dots in submitted photographs. Branches to be reduced by 2-3m back to suitable growth points. Work to be carried out due to recent branch failure. Tree w
Status: Unresolved | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-06-28
View full details - - 26 Old Chapel Drive Lytchett Matravers Poole BH16 6HA
Removal of 7 dead trees (mix of birch and ash) and 1 elongated ash with significant dieback (<20% canopy remaining) that is overhanging boundary with no.24.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-06-13
View full details - - Rose and Crown 178 Wareham Road Lytchett Matravers BH16 6DT
Convert first floor Manager's flat into four self-contained tourist accommodation rooms, with en-suites and first floor ancillary extensions. (Amended description)
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-04-29
View full details - - 10 Abbotts Meadow Lytchett Matravers Dorset BH16 6BF
T1 Oak: Remove 3 low branches. (Annotated in photograph).
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - 3 Spy Close Lytchett Matravers BH16 6DQ
Erect rear single storey extension to provide new kitchen/dining area.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-12-22
View full details - - 164 Wareham Road Lytchett Matravers BH16 6DT
Non material amendment to approved P/A 6/2020/0314 (Sever plot and erect a detached two storey dwelling with associated access, parking, landscaping and amenity space) to reposition the approved dwell
Status: Rejected | Type: Amendment | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - Abbotts Meadow Lytchett Matravers BH16 6BF
G1 Willow - Pollard to 12ft. T1 Oak - Fell. No replacement planting proposed. T2 Oak - Crown raise to statutory height over parking area (5.2m above ground level). T3 Oak - Reduce 2 stems/limbs that a
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Dorset | Date: 2023-01-05
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A brief summary of Lytchett Matravers in Dorset
Lytchett Matravers is a sizable village and civil parish located in Dorset, England. According to the 2011 census, it comprises 1,439 households and has a population of 3,424 residents, making it a key area for planning applications and community development initiatives. The settlement has a population of approximately 3,570 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Dorset district.
Property prices in Lytchett Matravers show an average sale price of £409,870, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Lytchett Matravers a particularly low-crime area.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Lytchett Matravers includes 8 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Lytchett Matravers planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Further local information can be found on the community website at http://lytchettmatraverspc.org/. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Lytchett Matravers
In the last 24 months, 19 planning applications were submitted near Lytchett Matravers. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 41 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Lytchett Matravers.
The average decision time of 41 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Lytchett Matravers were tree works (6), full planning applications (5), outline applications (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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